Android 15's Sideloading Restrictions: What Does It Mean for Google Play and Third-Party App Stores?
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 15:29
Android 15's New Sideloading Restrictions Explained
With Android 15, Google has introduced significant sideloading restrictions that primarily focus on sensitive permissions for apps.
Impact on Google Play and Third-Party App Stores
This update specifically exempts Google Play and well-established third-party app stores from these restrictions, allowing them to continue operating with fewer limitations.
- Sideloading is now regulated under stricter guidelines.
- Only compliant app sources can handle sensitive permissions.
- Google's goal aligns with the EU's Digital Markets Act efforts.
Developers trying to sideload their applications must now tread carefully to avoid breaches of these new regulations, and this could reshape how apps are distributed on the Android platform.
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